Bread/ Sides/ Snacks

Bread

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Prep Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c sugar
  • 1 1/2 T salt
  • 4 c hot water
  • 9 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 T yeast
  • 1/3 c shortening

Instructions

1

Stir salt and sugar together. Pour hot water over, and then stir in about 3 c of the flour, mixed with yeast. Melt shortening and stir it in. Add just enough flour so the dough can be kneaded. Knead for about 10 minutes. Let rise until double, about one hour.

2

Punch down and let rise again.

3

Divide into four loaves and put into greased loaf pans. Let rise again.

4

Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees, then reduce temperature to 375 degrees and bake for 20 minutes more.

Appetizer/ Fruit/ Salad/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Mixed Fruit Salad

Mixed Fruit Salad

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • fresh pineapple
  • strawberries
  • raspberries
  • blueberries
  • kiwi

Instructions

1

Choose 2-3 types of fresh berries.

2

Cut up fresh pineapple and kiwi.

3

Mix all together.

Notes

Based on photo at: https://www.goodto.com/recipes/fruit-salad

Bread/ Sides/ Snacks

Focaccia Bread

Focaccia Bread

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By Prep Time: 55 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper. Mix in the vegetable oil and water.

2

When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

3

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Punch dough down; place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.

4

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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Onion Rings

Onion Rings

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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • large onion, sliced into rings
  • 1 c flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 c beer
  • oil

Instructions

1

Combine dry ingredients. Stir in beer until foam is gone.

2

Dip each onion ring in the batter and drop into the deep fryer.

3

Deep fry at 375 degrees for 2 to 4 minutes.

Appetizer/ Snacks

Salsa

Salsa

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By Serves: 16 cups Prep Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 cups tomatoes; peeled, chopped and drained
  • 3 cups onion, chopped
  • 1 ¾ cups green pepper, chopped
  • 5 medium jalapeños, finely chopped (about 1 to 1 1/4 cups)
  • 7 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 ½ teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 ½ tablespoons canning salt
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 ¼ cups apple cider vinegar
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce, NOT optional – necessary for safe canning/proper pH
  • 12 ounces tomato paste, optional (if you want a thicker salsa)

Instructions

1

Combine all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.

2

Fill sterilized pint-size or half-pint canning jars within 1/2-inch of the top. Wipe the rim of the jar clean and seal with a lid and ring.

3

Process in a water or steam bath canner for 15 minutes (add 5 minutes if you live at 1,001 to 3,000 feet; add 10 minutes for 3,001 to 6,000 feet; add 15 minutes for 6,001 feet to 8,000 feet).

4

Remove the jars carefully from the water or steam bath and let cool to room temperature. Check to make sure the jars have sealed correctly (lightly press the top of the lid; it should be firm – if the center bubbles up and down when you press on it, it hasn’t sealed correctly and will need to be refrigerated or re-processed).

Notes

Source: https://www.melskitchencafe.com/best-homemade-salsa

Main Dish/ Meat

Barbecue Pork Ribs

Barbecue Pork Ribs

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By Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 racks of pork baby back ribs
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons dry mustard powder
  • 4 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1½ tablespoons kosher salt
  • 4 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

1

Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel. Remove any silver skin or membrane from the ribs.


2

Combine the dark brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well. Add the vegetable oil and mix until you form a paste. Rub the ribs all over with the spice paste.


3

Wrap the ribs in foil packets, sealing the edges, making sure the ribs are completely sealed inside.

4

Bake on a baking sheet in the oven at 275 degrees for 2 hours and 30 minutes.

5

Finishing on the grill: Remove the ribs from foil packets, being careful to reserve the juices. Add the juices to the barbecue sauce and mix well. Place the ribs on a preheated grill and baste with the sauce for about 20 minutes or until the ribs are beginning to fall off the bone.

6

Finishing in the oven: Cut the foil packets open using kitchen shears and carefully fold back the foil to expose the ribs. Liberally coat the ribs with barbecue sauce. Turn the oven up to 400°F and return the ribs to the oven without rewrapping them. Cook for about 25 minutes or until the ribs begin to fall off the bone.

Notes

Source: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/easy-oven-barbecue-pork-ribs-recipe

Bread/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Banana Crumb Muffins

Banana Crumb Muffins

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By Serves: 5 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • --Muffins:--
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 or 2 bananas, mashed
  • ⅜ cup white sugar
  • 2 T butter, melted
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • --Crumb Topping:--
  • ⅙ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¹⁄₁₆ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ tablespoon butter

Instructions

1

Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

2

Beat bananas, white sugar, melted butter, and egg together in a separate bowl.

3

Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until combined.

4

Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

5

Prepare crumb topping: Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Use a fork to mix in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture is crumbly; sprinkle topping over muffins.

6

Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes.

Notes

Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17652/banana-crumb-muffins/

Main Dish

Lasagna

Lasagna

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Prep Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 can prego spaghetti sauce
  • 8 oz cottage cheese
  • 2 pkg mozzarella; sliced
  • 2 lbs hamburger
  • 1 onion
  • 1 c parmesan cheese
  • 6 piece lasagna noodle

Instructions

1

Brown hamburger with onion.

2

Cook noodles. Drain and cool with cold water.

3

Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Cover the bottom with noodles, then layer on half the sauce, all the hamburger and cottage cheese, and half the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Then add another layer of noodles and the remaining sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.

4

Cover and bake 1 hour to 1 1/4 hours at 400 degrees.

Appetizer/ Bread/ Sides

Gougères

Gougères

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Serves: 8 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ c water
  • 1 ½ T butter
  • ⅜ tsp salt
  • 1 c flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 oz (½ c) grated Gruyere cheese
  • ⅛ tsp pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400.

2

Simmer and whisk water, butter and salt until butter melts. Add flour and stir rapidly with a wooden spoon until it forms a ball; continue until dough is no longer sticky, 1-2 minutes longer. Cool 2-3 minutes.

3

Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in cheese and pepper.

4

Drop by tablespoons onto greased (or parchment-lined) baking sheets.

5

Bake about 30 minutes until golden brown. Center should be slightly eggy and moist when done.

Main Dish

Chinese Chicken with Cashews

Chinese Chicken with Cashews

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By Prep Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 T dry sherry
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 half-breasts chicken
  • 1/2 c peanut oil
  • 1 c roasted cashews (4 oz)
  • 1 piece green onion; chopped
  • 1 piece green or red pepper; cut into squares
  • 1 c canned sliced bamboo shoots (8 oz)
  • 1 T dry sherry
  • 1 T soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 t water
  • rice

Instructions

1

Cook rice.

2

Beat egg white lightly with a fork and mix in 1 T sherry, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Slice chicken into 1-inch slices, add to egg white mixture, and turn pieces to coat them.

3

Heat 3 T oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until golden. Remove from heat.

4

Heat 3 T oil and fry cashews gently until golden-brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

5

Add remaining oil to pan, heat, and stir-fry green onion, green pepper, and bamboo shoots for 1 minute. Add remaining tablespoon of sherry with soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch mixed with water. Stir until thickened. Add chicken, turn to coat with sauce, and heat through. Sprinkle with cashews and serve over rice.